The European teams have been disappointing, but I think the Olympic football tournament is taken much more seriously in Central/South America and other confederations. The tournament always takes place the same year as the European Championships, so the Olympic tournament almost comes as an afterthought. There's also the World Cup and Champions League, both of which are considered more important by most fans in Europe I would say. I think Spain were the last European team to win the Olympics in 92.

Should be a good final, and I think Mexico have a sneaky chance, Brazil's defence has been pretty shocking at times, would be good to see Mexico get a gold medal.

Yes, with all that gold, the UK will be able to replenish its gold reserves which were sold off a few years back!

Bravo Mexico! What a start, and what a nervous finish! I was worried that they had started celebrating too early. A fully deserved victory and well executed game plan. It'll be some fiesta today me thinks...

Bravo Mexico! What a start, and what a nervous finish! I was worried that they had started celebrating too early. A fully deserved victory and well executed game plan. It'll be some fiesta today me thinks...

Yes, indeed! I'm off in a few minutes to see what's happening at El Angel in Mexico City.

There is a big crowd there, jubilant but not rowdy. This may be because the local convenience stores have signs up saying there will be no alcoholic beverages for sale today. As I was strolling along Reforma, a young man stopped me and asked if I wanted him to decorate my face with red, white and green chalk. I declined but felt pleased that he saw me as just another happy Mexican out celebrating.